Kururrungku Catholic Education Centre, BillilunaKururrungku Catholic Education Centre (Billiluna Station) is located within the Mindibungu Aboriginal Community, 180 kilometres south of Halls Creek (accessible most of the year by four-wheel drive). The school was started in a tin shed by the Sisters of Mercy in 1979. Today Kururrungku has modern facilities, half a dozen teaching staff and caters for approximately 50 children from Kindergarten toYear10. Community involvement at the Centre is encouraged and the philosophy
of Two-Way Learning underpins the school's operation. This philosophy
acknowledges both a western and Aboriginal curriculum. Kururrungku
Catholic Education Centre's curriculum reflects the philosophy
by providing pre-school to adult education programs, including
the teaching of the Walmajarri language and culture. A joint WA
Department of Training/Catholic Education Office initiative has
also resulted in the appointment of an adult educator who co-ordinates
programs for adult and post-compulsory students. |
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